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Dr. Yetunde Alade speaking at SNIC
K-12 Schools
3 big takeaways from SNIC 20253 big takeaways from SNIC 2025

K-12 operators and manufacturers met in Phoenix this week for The School Nutrition Association’s first conference of the year to discuss how they could work together to tackle current challenges impacting the segment.

Jan 22, 2025
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Students eating lunch in cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school mealsNew York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
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Operations
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missedThe FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 16, 2025
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Preschool students learn how to make a salad with FeedWells' chefs.
K-12 Schools
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own mealsKids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 15, 2025
1 Min Read
Students eating lunch
K-12 Schools
Governor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New YorkGovernor Hochul wants to bring universal free school meals to New York
byBenita Gingerella
Jan 14, 2025
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Hospital food tray.
Hospital & Healthcare
Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutritionDaviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition
byReyna Estrada
Jan 13, 2025
1 Min Read
Student gets food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper
School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper
Jan 13, 2025
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Wildfire.
Hospital & Healthcare
L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support
L.A.'s firestorm: Foodservice operations are navigating challenges and offering community support
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Senior living residents eating
Senior Dining & Meals
4 key senior living dining trends to watch in 2025
4 key senior living dining trends to watch in 2025
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
New research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missed
New research sheds light on which ultra-processed foods are worse for you and other news you may have missed
Jan 9, 2025
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Sodexo building
Business & Industry
Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education
Sodexo starts the fiscal year with success in its corporate and events businesses but low enrollment at universities impacted growth in education
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Sodexo Food Hive.
Colleges & Universities
Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses
Sodexo aims to expand its community-oriented convenience stores on college campuses
Jan 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
A student grabs a carton of milk
K-12 Schools
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
Jan 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students at Dallas College.
Colleges & Universities
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Dallas College inspire the dining team with their passion for the culinary arts
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
A student holds a lunch tray at school
K-12 Schools
More students receive free meals at school as CEP participation continues to rise
More students receive free meals at school as CEP participation continues to rise
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Community High School
K-12 Schools
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Oak Lawn Community High School cafeteria goes green with latest branding relaunch
Jan 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students getting lunch at school
K-12 Schools
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing
Dec 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases dietary advisory report and other news you may have missed
Dec 19, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
girl holding veggies.
Sustainability
10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024
10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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11 Slides
byReyna Estrada
laptops people food
Operations
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
FSD’s 10 best articles of 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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10 Slides
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
light bulb
Operations
10 stealable ideas operators shared in 2024
10 stealable ideas operators shared in 2024
Dec 19, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
A student gets food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees
New Jersey school nutrition bills would support local procurement and take on school meal junk fees
Dec 17, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students in the lunch line
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 stories that resonated with readers in 2024
10 K-12 stories that resonated with readers in 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Morrison Chefs wearing chef the sustainable coats
Hospital & Healthcare
More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining
More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
gluten free sign
Colleges & Universities
How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives
How Chartwells Higher Ed is meeting the demands of its diverse diner population with its inclusive dining initiatives
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Chicken Edamame Bowl
K-12 Schools
10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025
10 food trends that will be popular with K-12 students in 2025
Dec 13, 2024
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10 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed
A majority of calories consumed at home come from ultra-processed foods and other foodservice news you may have missed
Dec 12, 2024
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5 Slides
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Global cuisine
Colleges & Universities
When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine
When it comes to college menus in 2025, Sodexo predicts that bold flavors and experiences will shine
Dec 12, 2024
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6 Slides
byReyna Estrada
Jackfruit dish
Colleges & Universities
Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners
Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners
Dec 11, 2024
byReyna Estrada
Union City students sample produce
K-12 Schools
Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home
Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJulianne Pepitone
Students get food in the cafeteria
K-12 Schools
USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators
USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Students get lunch at school
K-12 Schools
Florida makes another attempt at universal free school meals
Florida makes another attempt at universal free school meals
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
Heart of Foodservice
Operations
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more
Repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers at Wake Forest University, a celebration of Diwali culture, how one hospital is fighting food insecurity and more
Dec 9, 2024
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6 Slides
byReyna Estrada
Student eats walking taco at USDA Foods Conference
K-12 Schools
Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus
Food for thought: New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s latest conference gives insight as to what could be on future school lunch menus
Dec 9, 2024
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byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Dallas ISD
K-12 Schools
Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day
Dec 6, 2024
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byReyna Estrada

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Dr. Yetunde Alade speaking at SNIC
K-12 Schools
3 big takeaways from SNIC 2025
3 big takeaways from SNIC 2025

Jan 22, 2025

Students eating lunch in cafeteria
K-12 Schools
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals
New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals

Jan 21, 2025

5 things logo
Operations
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed
The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and other news you may have missed

Jan 16, 2025

Preschool students learn how to make a salad with FeedWells' chefs.
K-12 Schools
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals
Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals

Jan 15, 2025

Biometric palm scanning entry system
Colleges & Universities
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system
The fast lane: Dartmouth Dining introduces a futuristic new biometric palm scanning entry system

Jan 14, 2025

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